Join Amazon Prime and ship Two-Day for free and Overnight for $3.99. Already a member? Sign in.

The Mother-in-Law Dance and over 300,000 other books are available for Amazon Kindle � Amazon�s new wireless reading device. Learn more

Quantity:

More Buying Choices

64 used & new from $3.29

Have one to sell? Sell yours here

Share with Friends

Share your own customer images

Search inside this book

Start reading The Mother-in-Law Dance on your Kindle in under a minute. Don�t have a Kindle? Get yours here.

The Mother-in-Law Dance: Can Two Women Love the Same Man and Still Get Along? (Paperback)

by Annie Chapman (Author)
Key Phrases: square dancing, The Mother-in-Law Dance, Different Beat, God's Word (more...)

3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

List Price:	$11.99
Price:	$9.59 & eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
You Save:	$2.40 (20%)

In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Gift-wrap available.

Want it delivered Friday, July 17? Choose One-Day Shipping at checkout. Details

36 new from $3.30 28 used from $3.29

Also Available in:	List Price:	Our Price:	Other Offers:
Kindle Edition (Kindle Book)		$9.59

Special Offers and Product Promotions

Explore more great deals on 1000's of titles in our Bargain Book store.

Frequently Bought Together

Price For All Three: $32.18

Show availability and shipping details

This item: The Mother-in-Law Dance: Can Two Women Love the Same Man and Still Get Along? by Annie Chapman
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
The Daughter-In-Law's Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Relating to Your Mother-In-Law (Women Talk About) by Eden Unger Bowditch
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details
Toxic In-Laws: Loving Strategies for Protecting Your Marriage by Susan Forward
In Stock.
Ships from and sold by Amazon.com.
Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping on orders over $25. Details

Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought

Toxic In-Laws: Loving Strategies for Protecting Your Marriage

by Susan Forward

4.2 out of 5 stars (30) $10.94

Mothers-in-Law & Daughters-in-Law: Love, Hate, Rivalry and Reconciliation

by Susan Shapiro Barash

3.4 out of 5 stars (9)

Life as a Mother-in-Law: Roles, Challenges, Solutions

by Olivia Slaughter

4.8 out of 5 stars (9) $14.35

Mothers-In-Law Do Everything Wrong: M.I.L.D.E.W.

by Liz Bluper

4.2 out of 5 stars (18)

The Daughter-in-Law Rules: 101 Surefire Ways to Manage (and Make Friends with) Your Mother-In-Law!

by Sally Shields

4.4 out of 5 stars (47) $13.45

› Explore similar items

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

Can two women love the same man and still get along? Absolutely! Annie Chapman believes that a mother–in–law and daughter–in–law can become friends—even close friends. However, this connectedness often takes years to develop. Now that journey can be a joyful one! Offering practical advice and biblical wisdom, this book helps mothers–in–law and daughters–in–law nurture their relationships. Readers will learn how to dance together on topics that include—

dealing with traditions and activities
managing differences in handling money
handling intrusive comments and actions
accepting and rejecting child–rearing advice
coping with differences in faith

Through thoughtful ideas, real–life insights, and humor, The Mother–in–Law Dance helps mothers–in–law and daughters–in–law experience a dynamic, loving relationship.

Product Details

Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers (July 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0736914560
ISBN-13: 978-0736914567
Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)

Amazon.com Sales Rank: #86,643 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?

Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!

Inside This Book (learn more)

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
square dancing

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Mother-in-Law Dance, Different Beat, God's Word, Boxers Dance, Trading Partners, Rap Music, Have This Dance, Dancing Without Stepping, Round Floor, The Dance Floor Is Too Crowded, Dance Lessons, Old Testament, Love Is Stronger, Study Guide, Holy Spirit

Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!

What Do Customers Ultimately Buy After Viewing This Item?

	66% buy the item featured on this page: The Mother-in-Law Dance: Can Two Women Love the Same Man and Still Get Along? 3.8 out of 5 stars (20) $9.59
	17% buy Toxic In-Laws: Loving Strategies for Protecting Your Marriage 4.2 out of 5 stars (30) $10.94
	6% buy Life as a Mother-in-Law: Roles, Challenges, Solutions 4.8 out of 5 stars (9) $14.35
	6% buy The Daughter-In-Law's Survival Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Relating to Your Mother-In-Law (Women Talk About) 3.8 out of 5 stars (10) $11.65

Explore similar items

Tags Customers Associate with This Product

(What's this?)

Click on a tag to find related items, discussions, and people.

relationships(3)

daughter-in-law(2)

family dynamics(2)

family relationships(2)

mother-in-law(2)

womens issues(2)

fa(1)

family(1)

marriage(1)

mother in law(1)

See all 11 tags...

Help others find this product — tag it for Amazon search

No one has tagged this product for Amazon search yet. Why not be the first to suggest a search for which it should appear?

Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store

If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store. Learn more

Customer Reviews

20 Reviews

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(3)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(2)

Average Customer Review

3.8 out of 5 stars (20 customer reviews)

Share your thoughts with other customers:

Create your own review

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

50 of 54 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mother-In-Law Dance, June 20, 2005

By	V. Mason-robinson "FirstLady Robinson" (Piscataway, NJ) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I believe this is an excellent book. My mother in law and I had a big fallout after my daughter was born. If I had read this book beforehand it may have alleviated some of the tension we have now. It talks about establishing boundaries of a new family, respecting or rejecting advice, overcoming conflict, forgiveness,and of course your husband and how she feels pushed out of this new unit or family. I like the biblical references, God's standard is high. We might not achieve that "Ruth and Naomi" relationship but it gives something to aim for...For me personally, it's going to take time to heal the rift we have but I'm trying and the book helps. My motherin law said some really mean things. I intend to be married to my husband until death do us parts and I want to have a half way decent relationship for my husband but also my child andof course ME. When you don't forgive the only person you're hurting is yourself. You can't let the bittnerness consume you.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars You Too Can Love Your Mother-in-Law, December 9, 2007

By	Aimee McNally (Silicon Valley, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For ten years of my married life, I searched for a resource that would help me understand the dynamics of an in-law relationship. The books I found only had a paragraph or two on the in-law relationship. I needed something more substantial. I did Internet searches on how to get along with in-laws and was appalled by the hurtful words women used to describe their in-law relationships. After pouring hours (and years) into the search, I gave up. I concluded there were no resources to fill my need. At the Christian book store my eye caught this book because it had those socially stigmatized words on the front cover: "Mother-In-Law." I did not expect it to provide much insight since my previous searches were dead-ends. On the contrary, this book provides plenty of insight for both daughter-in-law and mother-in-law.

In this book, Annie Chapman demonstrates how a daughter-in-law or mother-in-law can love each other despite differences and how to forgive hurts. She deeply understands that the relationship between these two women is one of the most delicate and valuable of all family connections. She uses several stories as examples throughout the book from the women she interviewed.

I enjoyed the chapter about how to speak with in-laws without hurting your husband or yourself. We have a Christian responsibility to love our in-laws. One way to show that love is to control the tongue. Controlling the tongue avoids having to apologize for unkind, untrue, or unnecessary words. "If families would eliminate gossip, reject judgment, and season conversations with good, wholesome communication, think what a pleasant and safe place all of our homes would be" (pg 45).

Here are the topics I enjoyed:

An introduction to the delicate relationship between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law and how to "put on" love
Focusing on what a great job the mother-in-law did in raising her son
Backing off and allowing the son to live independently
Speaking kind words and doing kind deeds
Understanding and bridging the generation gap
Dealing with a non-responsive in-law
Loving a non-believer
Divorce and remarriage: how to forgive and deal with loss

The back of the book has a short two-page per chapter study guides for individuals or small groups. Examples of questions: "What three things can you do to show your mother-in-law your love and appreciation to her as your husband's mother?" For the mother-in-law, "List three things you can do that will honor your son's wife and show her you accept her God-given place in the family."

My heart was changed after reading this book. I was touched by the lists of things I could do to help bridge my relationships, not only with my mother-in-law, but with other relatives. After reading this book, you too will be convicted to demonstrate your love for your in-laws.

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Non-Bashing Book!, January 19, 2007

By	KJ - See all my reviews

This book has really helped me out a lot in my relationship with my Mother-in-Law. It makes both sides step back and really look at the situation and try to understand where the other person is coming from. It doesn't bash or put down either one. I would recommend it to every mother-in-law and daughter-in-law!

Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)

Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review

› See all 20 customer reviews...

Most Recent Customer Reviews

1.0 out of 5 stars Too Religious
This book was not what I expected. Within the first 2 pages, the author is reciting the bible. Unfortunately, I didn't even finish the book because I felt that I couldn't relate... Read more

Published 2 months ago by Tiffany J. Bailey

4.0 out of 5 stars results not good, service was
Although this item never arrived in the mail, the seller was very considerate and prompt in refunding my payment.

Published 2 months ago by Peggy J. Stockdale

3.0 out of 5 stars MIL book is okay
Hello. This book has some good points but is on the slightly too religious side for me but I still read it for fine examples.
Thanks

Published 7 months ago by A. E. Thomas

2.0 out of 5 stars The Mother-in-Law Dance: Can Two Women Love the Same Man and Still Get Along?
I would have liked to know how much the author relied on biblical references and that her religious beliefs were the basis for all solutions in this book. Read more

Published 9 months ago by L. Kleinschmit

5.0 out of 5 stars The Mother-in-law dance
The book was in excellent shape. I enjoyed reading this book, and even shared some of the info with my son and his wife, my daughter-in-law. Read more

Published 10 months ago by candyland

4.0 out of 5 stars objective and not just ripping on your in-law
yes, it has biblical references but i don't think it interferes w/ the points that the writer tries to make. Read more

Published 10 months ago by Momof2

5.0 out of 5 stars Love and Understanding are Key
This book is wonderful, as it really focuses on the ways in which we can all have a deeper understanding, respect and empathy for eachother, and how the power of words must truly... Read more

Published 13 months ago by Sally Shields

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for helping mother-in-law/daughter-in-law relationships
Using the "dance" metaphor, Chapman shares from her own and other's experience how best to foster a closer and accepting relationship between these two women bound together by the... Read more

Published 14 months ago by Leanne Braddock

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome and eye opening
This book helped me open my eyes to what it could be like as a new mother-in-law, very inspiring and helped me to grow to be the best possible mother-in-law to my son's wife!

Published 17 months ago by D. Brucks

2.0 out of 5 stars i was hoping for more
It is a good book, very basic. I can see it mostly helping those people who don't seem to see the world through others eyes. I was looking for more solid advice. Read more

Published 21 months ago by April Boersen

› See all 20 customer reviews...

.jsOffDisplayBlock { display: block; } .jsOffDisplayInline { display: inline; } .jsOffVisibility { visibility: visible; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayNoneBlock { display: block; } .jsOnDisplayNoneInline { display: inline; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; } .jsOnDisplayBlock { display: none; } .jsOnDisplayInline { display: none; } .jsOnVisibility { visibility: hidden; }

Customer Discussions

Beta (What's this?)

New! See all customer communities, and bookmark your communities to keep track of them.

This product's forum (0 discussions)

	Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
	No discussions yet

Ask questions, Share opinions, Gain insight

Start a new discussion

Topic:

First post:

Receive e-mail when new posts are made

Prompts for sign-in

[Cancel]

Guidelines

Active discussions in related forums

Discussion	Replies	Latest Post
christianity Sin of Sins	6518	1 minute ago
religion HERE IT IS!!! Evidence that God does NOT exist	174	2 minutes ago
religion Explain Hell to me	306	4 minutes ago
christianity James 2:14-26, the Word of God, which many people "white out"	1235	4 minutes ago
parenting Corporal Punishment: Your Opinion and Some Facts	197	4 hours ago
parenting Why do parents believe they have the right to force religion on their children?	4393	4 hours ago
relationships Walkaway Spouse Syndrome	32	2 days ago